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Andre, J Q
BUM, Wilhelm
Bird, Preston
Barr, l. v
Bailey, ] +
Beers, JnO w
Back, ii S
Bishop, II p
Byran, Chas
Baldwin, Clara Il
Bunker, Chas
Chadwick, =. j.
Ciguer, Mrs M
Cramer, Matte
Conner, Jas
Clark, James A
Cleland, Chas
Curey, Clarence
Uhawaler, Mrs 2
Countryman John
Dumeld, VIM
Darby, NJ M
Dumphy, Mrs l.
Denny, JAS N
Davis, Frank
Downing, Frank
Elk Saloon
Erickson, Clara
Erdman, Louis
Fisher, Dell
Ferthing, Joe 2
Fitfield, Walter
Guinty, William
Goodwin, Sally
Gordon, Jessie
Gilpatrick, John
Garrett, Frank
Gray, Albert
Hutchinson, II III
Harris, Robert
Hughey, Mrs N
Hoyt, j G.
liolford, Jno b
Harper, Miss +
Hoskee, Chas
Johnson, Albert M
johnson, Gilbert
Jones, Jno p
johnson, Jos B
Jones, Mrs Jane
Jones, Geo p
Knowles, Ames
Killingsworth, c
Kirkpatrich, r w
| Lewis, Amos
Madsen, L
Mulkey, Sarah
Morris, Nathan
Meier, Louis
Mccormick, Jno
Mclean, J B
Maxim, Henry
Menke, Harry
McNeal, Henry
MCMILLAN, g X
Mahoney, David
Miller, Armande
Neuman, g
Owen, Mr.
Palm, VIM
Paul, John
Parker, II II
Parker, G l.
Perry, Daniel
Potts, b Il
Richardson, Miss
| Robertson, mrs ia
Read, J g
Reynolds, II T
Ross, Alex
Steerns, Ed l. f.
Smith, Nine
Stevens, miss +
Shelby, mary A
Smith, Jessy
Stone, Ida
Strant. Emily
Sutherland, Alex
Thorp, II IN
Tampson, Rosy
Terry, Ed II
Taylor, @ W
wright, W l.
williams, Thos T.
weber, m IN
woodruff, Jas
widen, l.
weeks, Il & Son
white, Chas 49,.
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LETTER LIST.

The following is a list OF letters remain
ing uncalled for in the postoflice at Spo-
kane Falls, w. T., August IL, 1887
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Andrews, John
Bowen w f.
Beautuer, Thos
Burch, l. v
Butler, Mrs Jennie
Burchard, Rev j NJ
Bane, John A
Bastran, Henry
Beck, Frank
Bruce, Daniel
Benson, Chas r
Cook, Toney
Cook, Mrs M + 2
Cole, M
Congleman, j
Chapman, Mrs. j G
Cowgirl, Il
Culson, g
Crock, Adolph
Campbell, A b
Durham, w L.
Dark, + j
Dwyer Margaret
Davis, j G
Davis, Joseph w
Dicky, Frank
Davis, @ s
Eyans, Celia
Eberhard, Henry
Frank Bros
Falk, Gustav
Fairie, Latty
Fotheringham, w
Gard, Rees
Gallagher, Miss M
Griffin, Jno w.
Gray, G w
Green, Edgar
Holland, Il b
Henderson, s o
Hiscot, Miss Ollie
Hilery, Mrs j
Harris, J M
Hsrtwell, Geo
Hamilton, Fred 2
Hazeltine & Rodgers
Jackson, Eugene
Johnson, j II
Junkins, Ira j
johnson, John G
Jameson. Mary 2
Keenan,, James
Kirby Master B
Knoll, Pat
Lennon, w F
McKern, w F.
Monaghan, Robt
Marchland, Pater
Mulkey, Phillip
Mcdonald, Mrs M
Murphy, John w
Murray, J T
Mcleod, Harry f
McDouald, Geo
Miller, Il w
Marshall, Chas.
Morrison, Barney
Mcclure, a
Owens, VIM
Olstein, Howard
Payn, Il +
Parker, John
Perry, Frank ID
Parker, Charlie II
Pope, Mrs Chas
Painter, Bertha
Redmond, Jno
Rynes, Jas
Roberts, G W
Ross, Chas II 2
Rogers, Albert
Simmons, p A
Smith, l. Il
Shelby, Mary A
Smith, mrytle
Smith, j W
Smatters, G
Sires, ID
Sullivan, Bridget
Tucker, II
Trayer, Stella
Teves, ID
Turpin, A B
warren, WIN II
wilson, Richard
weinberger, IN
webb, ID l.
wooden, Eugene
wright, G Z Jr2
Wesley, Chas
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Persons asking for any OF the above Will
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WESTON.

Mrs Belle F. Williams died on the 5th in her 30th year. leaving three very small children. It was hard for her to leave her babes, but we trust grace was given to say, "Thy will, not mine be done.
 Minnie, only daughter of Hawley Will jams, is very ill with typhoid fever.
 James Dikeman and his bride have gone to housekeeping.
 A few Prohlbitionists of Weston met cn the 3d at the residence of Philander Fair child and, after partial orgapiza tion and the election of three delegates and alter mates to the State convention, they ad- journed to meet again at Philander Fair child's at p m on the 18th to hear the re- port of their delegates and complete the organization of their club. They will be glad to have the cooperation of all who favor the principles of prohibition.
 Mrs Elizabeth Coley, widow of the late Burr Coley, seems to be failing. She has been unable to swallow solid food since last April and but very little liquid. There is some stoppage of the passage near the stomach.
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skillful hand of s. T. Buckingham and will be opened to the public, next Monday evening at 30, when Howard Hubbell will give one of his magic lantern exhibit ions for the benefit of the temperance di- vision. Admission 10 cents. Let every body come and witness an excellent exhit- ition, see the new hall and help along good cause. Howard is the boy to please you.
 Owing to the mild weather, several are ploughing for Spring cultivation. i H. F. Glover has treated his house to q coat of paint, making it quite attractive.
 Henry has said that he was going to take down his old barn and build a new one Almost every man about here is ready to come to the raising. so we hope that Henry will hurry up and give us all an invitation to an old fashioned rais- ing.
 Seymour B. Beardsley is happy fath- CT. It arrived last week and is of the fe- male persuasion, but brought no clothes with it.
 J. L. Beardsley shut down his cider mill, Monday, 18th, having made 23,5o( bushels of apples into cider.
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WHITE HILLS.

The church sociable at Capt Eli Boards ley's, last week, was largely attended and a success financially.
 Misses Louise Nichols and Cynthia Wixom visited friends at Nichols, last week.
 Howard Hubbell gave magic lantern exhibition in the school house, Tuesday evening. that was very pleasing to the young folks.
 The ladies aid society met at Mrs Wal ter Hubbells, Thursday.
 The fence in front of the church has re- ceived fresh coat of paint.
 The Baptist society expect to hold their next social with MT and Mrs E. c. Wixom.
 Owing to the rain, there was no service in the church, Sunday.
 It is reported there is to be a wedding among us soon.
 Mrs Sturges Clark of East Village was guest at Nelson Tominson s, last week.
 The ladies aid society are trying to raise funds to purchase inside blinds for the church windows and the proceeds of the reading to be given Tuesday evening" 27th, by Rev D. G. Lawson, are for this purpose. Admission 20 cents and those who would enjoy rare entertainment might avail themselves of this opportun- ity.
 1 It is expected that Miss Hattie Johnson will return and reside with her grandpar- ents for the Winter. This is pleasing to the many friends of Miss Hattie
 Little Eva Wiloughby has been quite i'll with pleurisy, but is attending school again. l Georgia Tomlinson was recent guest of her sister, Mrs Walter HubbeIl
 Miss Susie BeardsleY is at Nichols with her sister, Mrs Richard Amber.
 William Jones drives the finest young horse on the hill.
 
 draw the sunbonnet at the social, the oth- CT evening. We think it might be becom- ing.
 Frank Ufford. our worthy sexton, has had some throat trouble and is still sui fering with stiff neck but this did not keep Frank from his church duties Sunday. | I. [ .. l. at Woodside Saturday. 1 Christmas is near. but the Sunday school will not venture on tree. The tree branched too far, last year, and got into trouble. l Mrs Mary E. Drew has suffered with a severe cold. but is better.
 Rev Mir Lawson will preach here at 1 r m, next Sunday.
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TRUMBULL.

As Edgar Clark and friend were driy- ing from Black Rock to Bridgeport, last Friday, the horse took the bits in its teeth and started on a run. Coming in collision with a tree, MT Clark s companion was thrown out and, little farther on, the wagon was upset. The horse broke loose and, running back, was stopped near the Driving Park. The wagon and harness were somewhat broken, but neither of the gentlemen were seriously injured.
 J. H. Williams cut his hand with an axe while in the woods, the other day.
 The Congregational church presents an attractive appearance on entering, win it's new carpets on vestibule and stairs The Sunday school is preparing for a Christmas celebration.
 The Ward Bros are building their new saw mill.
 Rev E. K. Holden of Bridgeport will preach in the Congregational church, Sunday, 18th.
 Misses Merwin have returned after a two-weeks' visit in Birmingham and Shel- ton.
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The Enterprise society of the Congrega- tional church met at John L. Perrys, Wednesday, evening, 14th.
 MT Dayton has made decided improve ment on Postmaster $. N. Osborn's house, by giving it fresh coat of paint It is surpassed by none in the place.
 AIr Leverett of the Academy has treat ed himself to a new bicycle, which he en- joys. notwithstanding the rough roads and an occasional fall. School closes Fri day; vacation until the third of January.
 Daniel Sanford, who has been in New town with his brother-in-law, Norman Northrop, has returned to Easton to spend the Winter.
 Married, at Bridgeport, 7th, by Rev J. Warren. Elmer S. Andrews and Miss Sadie A. Wilson MT Andrews has taken his bride to his new home, where we hope they will spend many years of happiness. The ladies of the Baptist church will give an oyster supper at Staples Hall. near the church, on Tuesday evening, 27th Mr Foote will be present. If stormy, it will be held the first fair evening. Come and have good time.
 A social party will be held at Marion Williams's, 18th.
 Rev Cleo Foote, the new pastor, was cor l T I;aI1 d h1,h hi iuh ha will remain in town until Friday.
 Charles Powell has bought an entire turnout of Charles Purdy of StepueY, OK en, cart, etc.
 David Osborne has been unfortunate he has lost two sheep, also poultry, the work of some miscreant.
 Little Milton Williams has been on the sick list.
 Mrs David Somers of Hattertown is al Chauncey Wakeman's. ! Rev Mr Hurlburt will preach at th' Baptist church, Sunday. Cards are ont for the wedding of Mis- Susie Acker of Plattselle to Elmer E Rice of East Bridgeport, which will talk place Thursday, 22d, f pun.
 Mir and Mrs Albert Edwards visited their son. Levi II. Edwards, last week.
 Daniel Edwards is building corr house and hennery; Levi Blackman O Stepney does he work.
 The horse sheds of Christ church hav been moved couple of feet to make nor room in the western side. It has beel pretty close quarters for three teams.
 Eli Winton and wife made a visit t friends in Fairfield Woods last week. The auction at Marsh's Mills on Tues day was eminently successful, if you con slider the prices at which the various al ticles went.
 The Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. has large force of men cleaning the bottom c he reservoir.
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Mrs James Brown Potter at the opera house, this evening. in Romeo and Juliet.

Mrs James Brown Potter at the opera house, this evening. in Romeo and Juliet.
 P. T. Barnum will erect brick building on State street, nearly opposite the court house This will make brick front from Main to Broad streets. broken only by Court street.
 The Daily Advertiser offers silver cup to the polo team making the most points at any game played here between Decem- Der 14 and January 14. Brace up. Man. ager Harris, and win that cup. Alfred Hopkins has contracted to put up the arches for the city's Christmas il- Illumination and have them ready by Tues day, 20th Evergreens, Chinese lanterns, colored fire and music will be pleasing ad- 1 juncts.
 Albert H. Lindley of New York and Miss Della Lowe were married at Christ church. Wednesday evening, by Rev Bev- erly k. Warner.
 Engineer J. Herbert Shedd, who com. pleted the Easton water works for the Citizens Go gave his opinions on Bridge. ports water supply before the investigat ing committee, Wednesday evening. Nc reporters allowed.
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MONROE.

MT and Mrs Martin Blake moved to Julius Hawleys place. last week.
 w. F. Upton is in Shelton. this week, painting for Hon T. B. DeFerest.
 Dr Charles Nettleton of Birmingh ham made trip, this week, through Hunting ton and Monroe to Stepney Depot, stop ping at several places on the way for dental work. Dr Nettleton is good den- tist and they who prefer to have work done at home will do we'll to give him a call
 Mrs w. H. Adams has handsome colt seven months old for sale at reasonable price.
 The annual meeting of the Union Agri- cultural society will be held in the Town Hall, Shelton, Tuesday, 20th.
 Hazel Hall school closes for the holidays on Friday, 23d.
 After a short vacation, Miss Lillian Lewis is again teaching her Easton school.
 The society of Willing Workers have placed first class organ in the Congrega- tional church parlors. The Union Farmers club, at their next meeting, which will be held with c. New ell Brinsmade of Daniels Farms on We'd nesday evening, 21st, will discuss "Rota- tion of Crops;" Messrs Solon B. Wales Lewis Shelton, Chester r, Brinsmade James Burr and c. N. Brnsmade will be the leaders.
 The donation at the rectory, Wednes- day evening, was success to all parties A purse of over $50 was handed to Rev Nil Goldsborough and a good supply for the larder was brought in as we'll. The ladies spread an elegant collation with cakes salads and dainties of every description Nearly every one is at work on Christ mas gifts and the delightful mystery of Santa Claus will keep little eyes wide awake for some time. E. P. Fishers friends helped celebrate | his 60th birthday Wednesday.
 John, son of Miles B. Burr, has broken pair of steer calves with and without yoke and MT Burr would like to buy another par of steer calves. G. NJ. Robertson has disposed of his cal of apples and will go to Brookfeld fol another, early next week.
 H. W. Edwards is disposing of fine litter of Chester White pigs.
 Lewis Hill has Charles Booth making sash and blinds.
 Dr E. NJ, Beardsley's mother is better
 John Parmlee, who lives with H. E Plumb, ran down and caught fox
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BEDDING.

After quite an interval, chicken thieves hafe again commenced their depredations. Eph Beers, Dennis Dorgan and Mrs Jor- dan received visits from the miscreants. Dennis has only four left. A taste of good hickory withes administered in western fashion would be a good thing for these scamps.
 Miss Julia H. Sanford has built new fence, enlarging her barn yard to accom- modate her large stock of cattle.
 Glad to learn that Mrs William H. Burr and son, who have been under the doctor s care, are better.
 Christmas will De observed by our Meth odst friends. The church will be nicely trimmed and a supper will be given the children on Monday night in the base ment All will be made welcome.
 William J. Gorham had one of his pc riodical auctions, Monday, to dispose of surplus horses and cattle. The genial Tom Barnum acted as auctioneer.
 Sunday morning, Wake Bradley arrived at Stepney with 700 turkeys purchased in Canada. The birds looked little forlern when they arrived at their destination showing the effects of their long journey but, with good care and plenty of feed will be ready to be served up at Christ mas.
 J. II. Wade of the Norwalk Hour, witt his good wife and son, spent Sunday witt his friend, w. c. Sanford. After day ot en ioyment, they started on their home ward journey, but, alas, they soon realiz I'd that all enjoyments in this world have 1 their alloy Darkness brooded over th' world, they wandered from the road ane were lost. But we will not go into partic ulars, but leave it to the readers imagi nation. Their sojourn all night in lone | " house, tenanted by solitary son 0 Erin: the sleepless vigil of Mrs Wade starting at every noise; the bangs of hun ger and the long waiting for the wished for dawn. all would furnish a good outlin for story in the New York Weekly en titled "A Night of Horrors Evergreen lodge will give ar apron ant necktie festival, Thursday evening, 22d Come and have a good time and hell along good cause.
 Andrew Perry beats the record on hogs having butchered porker that weighe' 800 pounds dressed. We think that it Wa the finest looking hog that we ever sa" Mir Perry named it Queen of Sheba. was of the Poland China breed, The saw mill pond IS unusually full fo this time of year, insuring plenty of wate for saving logs, this Winter.
 It has been found necessary to mak some alterations in the John Beach mt morial window.
 Mrs Ebert Green and two children ( Bethel have visited her father, War Wheeler
 W. B. Whitehead has improved h home materially by painting 1t inside an
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LONG HILL.

Station Agent D. s. French is laid up with hard cold and general lameness.
 John Kennedy wants to dispose of his place, so that he can move to Bridge port, where both he and Mrs Kennedy are em- ployed.
 F. c. Cole, Turney Halls son-in-law, has been kept at home by sore hand; he injured it with screw driver.
 The infant son of John and Mary Haus- laib at the Black house was baptized, last week Wednesday by the Tashua rector
 Mrs AngevineJs still under the care of Dr Hill.
 Mir and Mrs Alonzo Sherman are indis- posed, this Winter. They are the oldest inhabitants of the village.
 E Platt has a new sign bearing his name over his store door. Henry Burton has erected wood house at E. M. Beardsley's tenant house. Something unusual for Elijah Middle brook to be sick; he is attended by Seth Hill. M D.
 Hog butchering is the order of the day. The veteran. J. w Tyrell, is at it as usual Levi Hubbell has dissolved partnership with Will McCauley by mutual consent and has taken in Eb Sherman and is doing a thriving business. Marinda, widow of Treat Booth, who lived near Fairchild's paper mill, died Wednesday, 69. Funeral Saturday at I r m.
 F. o. Seely of West Plains, Kansas, wis it's Bridgeport friends.
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NEWToWN.

The Academy closes today for the holi- day vacation, which will last till the first Tuesday in January.
 A hop is to be given at the Grand Gen. tral on Friday evening, the 30th.
 MT George P Sanford has enlightened the upper end of the Street with new street lamp.
 Mir k. F. Wakeley is building lumber wagon for Mir Charles F. Beardsley.
 Miss Victoria Griggs is in Bridgeport
 Miss Rebecca Johnson visited Bethel friends, thls week,
 Miss Louise French has taught schoo at Middle Gate, during the sickness of hel | sister
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PLATTSVILLE.

Mrs Godfrey of Sport Hill has been in the city during the past week and on her return 1t is expected that she will bring a new overseer for the farm
 Turney Bulkley's niece and husband recently married. will occupy the Staples farm, which MT Bulkley vacated.
 Misses Susie Acker and Fannie Bradley visited Charlie Sherwood of Greens Farms, last week and attended concert given by Blind Tom in WestpoIt,. with whose per- formance on the piano they were much pleased.
 George Bright has moved into his new home and intends making extensive i'm. provements in the Spring.
 Sherwood Seeley is still obliged to carry his hand in a sling.
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STEPNEY.-


 Hull Shepard is with A. Purdy, this Winter.
 Blacksmith John T. Porter has suffered with heavy cold.
 Plumb Hawley had the misfortune to cut q gash five inches long in his foot, while chopping, Tuesday. Dr Hill sewed it up, but it will lay MT HawleY up for weeks. Butcher H. E. Logan has nearly cut his thumb off. too.
 Mrs Betsy Tonkins went to New York, last week.
 Rev Mir Bulkley will hold service at Stepney Depot school house, Sunday at pm.
 The new train north in the middle of the afternoon is found convenient by those who do not want to spend the whole after noon in Bridgeport.
 G. l.. Burr and Harry Coger have issued invitations for hop at Leavenworth's hall on the evening of the 20th.
 Mrs c. +. Lyon went to Bridgeport, this week.
 The person who took the stove from John Benedicts barn is known, but will get into no trouble, if it IS returned
 Part of the old freight depot has been torn down and the rest repaired by the railroad.
 There will be a meeting of the NJ. ladies aid society in the church parlors, Friday afternoon and evening, 18th. A full attendance is requested. as this is the last meeting before the fair. The meeting last week. was we'll attended and imost pleasant.
 Monroe is represented at the Connecti- cut Western poultry and dog show by D. A. Nichols, with large collection of Mi norea fowls and his fine pigeons. His cash prizes cannot fall short of $50. Also by c, k. Osborne, Lothian Kennels. with Lothian Chief and Lothian Maid, two en- tries. each receiving first prize and Chief special also J. D. Beach attended the show, but made no exhibit
 Notice to Santa Claus and others: There will be a sale of articles, useful and orna- mental, in the NJ. E. church parlors, Tues day, 20th, commencing at p m. A New England supper, with a tempting menu, will be furnished from to 10 p ID. A very cordial invitation is extended to all Free admission. If stormy the 20th, it will be postponed until the first pleasant day
 Capt Clark and wife of Jersey City have visited Mrs Charles Lane.
 In friendly letter to the editor of the Echo, Rev D. G. Lawson of Stepney, who will be kindly remembered by many friends in Passaic and Paterson as very efficient temperance worker, sends his good wishes to our temperance organiza' tions and bids them God-speed. He is meeting with rich success in his pastoral work in Stepney, having in his brief stay there added 37 to the church, 34 by bap. tism and 8 by letter He writes that the candidates were almost entirely matured persons and the good work is still going on. The verses headed Saved" were written by one of his converts, the first one who gave her soul to the Lord under his preaching. We are glad to hear this good news from our friend and brother and wish him continued success in his flu ture work Passaic, N. J., Echo.
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PLUMTREES.

The Sunday school scholars are practic- ing for Christmas. D. R. Hull, the super intendent, has resigned, as his health is not good enough to endure the walk from Bethel. He has held the office nearly six years and the school has prospered and increased in numbers.
 James Brotbwell is to return to the blacksmith shop formerly occupied by R. Crane and Edwin Rockwell intends to at tend to the wood work. They are both masters of their business.
 Legrand Farchild and wife visited their daughter, last week.
 This place has two families which occu- py one house and one family which occu- pies two houses
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HUNTINGTON.

The literary club met with Miss Minnie Paige, last week and very pleasant time was had by all. Quite large number at tended.
 R. J. Birdseye has commenced carrying his milk to Nichols evenings instead of mornings.
 Nearly 100 views were exhibited at the magic lantern entertainment, last week Thursday evening; it was fine and enjoy ed by all.
 Sorry to learn that Miss Della Clark is in poor health
 On account of the storm, there was no service at the Congregational church, Sun- day.
 The temperance hall is being nicely adorned with paint and paper under the